Joost Kuijper
Struggle of regions for smart (re)specialization. Tensions in the innovation system in East Netherlands
University of Twente, Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social sciences, section Science, Technology and Policy Studies, [email protected]
Supervisors: Prof. S. Kuhlmann, dr. P. Stegmaier & prof. B. van der Meulen
Background
Master Public Administration (drs.), 1989, University of Twente, Enschede
Diplome European Economics, College of Europe, Bruges (B)
Strategist at Department of Regional Economy and Culture, Province of Overijssel, Zwolle
External PhD student
Summary PhD Project
From the perspectives of economic geography, regional ecosystem development and regional policy the study covers three cases on smart specialization in East Netherlands during 1995-2000 in advanced materials manufacturing, food & nutrition and energy-transition.